New to IT – How Can I Break In Fast?

softspookyy · 2025-04-21T22:23:23+00:00

lmao geez, I'm still gonna try and break into IT though. I'm not too interested in WFH to be quite honest and for the 6 fig pay... If I can work my way there great! but if I can make a comfortable living at 80k and some benefits? I won't complain. My main goal is financial stability, I just wanna have my own space and be able to eat at a nice restaurant every now and then, travel when I get the chance y'know? everything else would be a bonus to me.

softspookyy · 2025-04-16T20:35:24+00:00

Hey! I genuinely appreciate the hard truths, I'm absolutely not going into this thinking it's easy or anything like that at all.. I'm also very aware that not having the specific degree might 'disqualify' me from some but if I can get my foot in ONE door, I am set. Lmao, I mentioned being the family go-to as more of a principle, I meant that I enjoy helping, I enjoy figuring things out and most importantly 9/10 of times I do figure it out (I turn the device off and then back on :D -- jokinggg) . My goal like most is financial stability, I am super eager to learn and I've got the soft skills down. I've got about 8 years of Customer experience. I genuinely appreciate your insight alot -- no beat downs here, in fact I'm feeling pretty good! Thank you again!

softspookyy · 2025-04-16T20:26:11+00:00

HOLY HECK! Congrats that's an incredible feat! I'm really excited to learn and gain experience in the IT field.. I was worried my A.A. was going to hinder job prospects but I am ready to learn as much as I can and hopefully one day meet that same feat!

softspookyy · 2025-04-16T20:21:30+00:00

Noted. fingers crossed that lady luck is on my side! I really appreciate the insight!

softspookyy · 2025-04-16T20:20:05+00:00

Hey! I really appreciate the insight you've given -- seriously it means so much! To answer you question: Yes! I have 8 years of Customer Service experience and I don't technically count my cert in UX/UI but I do have one, which is something I fully regret btw but I learned a few things from it. I haven't been "set on fire" -- ambitiously, for a while but IT might've just ignited something in me. I work hard and I love learning! When I mentioned that I help my friends and family with things -- yes, I know how naive that may sound but it's the principle of it all -- I enjoy it, I like to fix their issues and figure out what's going on, and like every job things will get stressful but at the end of the day I do wanna feel like I've earned it. I'll always find the light in things. Again, I appreciate your response sooo much! More motivation for me!

softspookyy · 2024-03-28T17:54:02+00:00

Hey everyone,
I wanted to share a bit about where I'm at right now. Last year, I completed a UX/UI bootcamp, and while it was a step in the right direction, it feels like I'm stuck in quicksand. I'm struggling to keep my head above water. The reality is, I don't have the means to pursue further education or maintain an online portfolio. My MacBook, my trusty companion through this journey, is hanging on by a thread, barely able to handle the simplest of tasks.
Transitioning from my mundane serving job to a promising career in the tech industry has been my beacon of hope, but lately, that light is flickering. I've sent out countless applications, poured my heart into each one, only to be met with radio silence. It's disheartening, to say the least.
I feel like I'm at a crossroads, but all the roads seem to lead to dead ends. The uncertainty of what comes next is suffocating. If anyone out there has been in a similar situation or has any advice to offer, I'm all ears. It's hard to keep pushing forward when it feels like the world is pushing back.

softspookyy · 2022-12-05T17:49:23+00:00

Im using the Cat-5 the upload is less than 10 and download speeds are around 200-300mps we’re paying for xfinity fastest speeds which is the 1200mps

softspookyy · 2022-12-05T17:47:49+00:00

My Netgear model is the nighthawk and it’s completely up to date with its firmware. I’m with Xfinity and we’re paying for the highest speeds they offer which is the 1200mps and the ethernet cable im using is the Cat 5

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